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Network Planning for Cellular and WiFi Systems
A comprehensive course on Network Planning for Cellular and WiFi Systems.
12 weeks long course | 100% Online
Learn from leading experts in the industry
Project based learning with 2 industry level projects that learners can showcase on LinkedIn.
Learn Key Tools & Technologies MATLAB, TEOCO ASSET Suite
Syllabus
This course is full of best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry experts in the form of videos and projects
Course Overview
- Learners will gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of network planning principles for cellular and Wi-Fi systems.
- During the course, they will learn about the fundamentals of network design and configuration, and the components that make a network run smoothly, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Also, they will learn about backhaul and access network design (core components of network design) for cellular communication and Wi-Fi use cases.
- Learners will gain exposure to the current generation of cellular communication standards.
- They will learn about the fundamental tools used for simulation, emulation, and network validation, as well as the current industry standards.
- This course forms the foundation for anyone wanting to be an RF Front-end Systems/Design Engineer, Wireless System Test Engineer, Wireless Communication System Architect, Network Design/Validation Engineer, Field Validation Engineer, etc.
Course Syllabus
On a daily basis we talk to companies in the likes of Tata Elxsi and Mahindra to fine tune our curriculum.
Week 1 - Introduction to Telecom/Wireless Communication Industry - I
- General Introduction to Evolution of Various Standards in Cellular Communication
- Deep Dive into 4G LTE PHY Layer Features
Week 2 - Introduction to Telecom/Wireless Communication Industry - II
- Overview of Wi-Fi Industry and Evolution of IEEE 802.11 Standards
- Deep Dive into 802.11n/ad Standards
- Introduction to Capacity Shortage in Wi-Fi Systems and Possible Solutions
- Usage of Additional (6 GHz) Spectrum and Switching to mmWave Frequencies
Week 3 - Network Planning Overview
- Network Planning Workflow and Procedures followed in Industry
- Review of Existing Networks Using the Existing Open-source Network Data, Capacity and Coverage Planning Calculations
Week 4 - Wireless Communication System Architectures
- Introduction to Cellular and Wi-Fi System Architectures
- Review of Commercially Available Equipment, Interoperability, Reading Specifications from Datasheet, Testing and Validation Procedures
- Beamforming System Architecture
- Satellite Communication System Design Review
- Fiber-optic Communication System Design Overview
Week 5 - Link Budget Calculations
- Standard Link Budget Calculation Procedures
- MAPL-based Cellular System Design Principles
- Outdoor Vs Indoor Propagation/Channel Models
- Link Budget with Beam Steering
- Availability Calculations
Week 6 - Access Link Design and Cellular Communication
- Reading and Interpreting KPIs
- Measurement Procedures During Site Survey
- Cell Radius Calculation
- Sectorization Principles
- Interference Management
- Backhaul Requirements Evaluation
Week 7 - Access Link Design, Indoor Wi-Fi Use Case and Channel Modeling
- Introduction to Indoor propagation Modeling
- Multipath and Need for MIMO
- IBS/MDU AP Planning
- Interference Mitigation
- Capacity Calculations
Week 8 - Fiber and Wireless Links, System Architecture and Link Budget
- Wireless Point-to-point System Architecture
- Effect of Atmospheric Layers on Signal Propagation
- Commercially used Equipment Overview
- Multi-hop Link Design
- Introduction to GPONs
- Cost Comparison for Fiber Vs Wireless Long-distance Links
Week 9 - Backhaul Network Design
- Backhaul Requirement Engineering
- Initial Cost Assessment
- Technology Selection
- Propagation Modeling Effects
- Equipment Selection
- Availability Calculations
Week 10 - Satellite Link Design
- Overview of Typical Satellite Communication Link Design Requirements
- Atmospheric Effects on the Air-to-ground Links Vs Airborne Links
- Limitations in the Commercially Available Equipment
Week 11 - Business Case Study Evaluation and Overview of Job Opportunities
- Generic Network Planning Business Case Model
- Case Study for a Target Unconnected Location with a Specific Technology
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Choice of Equipments to Optimize the Cost Model
Week 12 - Software Demonstration
- Software Demonstration in TEOCO ASSET Suite
Our courses have been designed by industry experts to help students achieve their dream careers
Industry Projects
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.
Simulation of a Single Cell Network using Various Propagation Models using MATLAB
In this project, learners will build a cellular communication system simulation from scratch. They will begin with the simulation of a simple link budget equation.
Interference Modeling Simulations of a Multi-Cell Network using MATLAB
In this project, learners will be extending the single-cell simulation framework created in Project-1 into a multi-cell framework. The analysis should be performed by generating a variety of results by modifying the parameters, such as the transmit power of each cell tower.
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Instructors profiles
Our courses are designed by leading academicians and experienced industry professionals.
1 industry expert
Our instructors are industry experts along with a passion to teach.
11 years in the experience range
Instructors with 11 years extensive industry experience.
Areas of expertise
- Wireless communication
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